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New football laws strike as Almirón sent off
Paraguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discriminatory behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Sydney fans gather for 5am World Cup match against the US – video
Thousands of Socceroos fans gathered at Tumbalong Park to watch the much anticipated game against the US, in which Australia lost 2-0. Newsiline summarise...
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Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says ‘discipline’ key to electoral success
As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money ‘with respect … at time of high inflation’, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of...
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Côte d'Ivoire's Elye Wahi cleared to travel to Canada for World Cup match with Germany
Wahi, who was linked to an investigation into suspected sports corruption, has been given travel authorisation. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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The little-known sport unlocking Florence's competitive edge
An introduction to the little-known sport of boccia has given 10-year-old Florence Nickel a new sense of competition and community. Newsiline summarises t...
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What to know about the Socceroos's next World Cup match
The Socceroos will face the USA in their second Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and lin...
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Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze
KPMG is facing a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts amid a worsening scandal over the treatment of a whistleblower, with the Greens no...
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Disgraced former AFL footballer jailed for pool fraud
An ex-footballer has been locked up after a jury found him guilty of defrauding multiple families with his regional pool business. Newsiline summarises th...
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Police investigate spectator brawl during country Victorian football match
Victoria Police is investigating an off-field fight at a local football match in Ararat over the weekend, sparking concerns about "dreadful" behaviour at...
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Former police officer steps aside from country football over sexual assault charges
A female footballer has "stepped aside" from her country Victoria club after sexual assault allegations against her were revealed. Newsiline summarises th...
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Soccer tournament unites refugees through universal language of sport
A soccer tournament in Perth's north helps participants overcome barriers, while inspiring more women to pursue the game, as part of Refugee Week. Newsili...
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Watch: Scotland defeats Haiti to win its first World Cup match in 36 years
A historic moment for Scotland, and heartbreak for a Haitian side that refused to give up. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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When and how to watch the Socceroos first World Cup match today
The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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'Special player and person': NZ cricket legend Williamson retires
New Zealand cricketing legend Kane Williamson announces his retirement from the game immediately after a stunning career. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'A footballer's dream': From humble beginings to the world stage
The Touré brothers snuck into their local football field after hours to play the game they loved, while the Yengi brothers kicked around makeshift balls m...
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Mid-season nightmare as Camden football club loses clubhouse to fire
An 800-member club in Sydney's Macarthur region scrambles to find alternative fields for 30 games a week after losing its clubhouse to fire. Newsiline sum...
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'FIFA is going to kill football': Some Mexican fans feel locked out by 'crazy' World Cup calls
Average salaries in Mexico are lower than those of other 2026 FIFA World Cup host nations, yet some match tickets there cost more. Newsiline summarises th...
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Psychiatrist allowed to practise despite sexually assaulting colleague
The psychiatrist sexually assaulted a colleague in 2022 but a tribunal has "reprimanded" him and allowed him to continue working in medicine. Newsiline su...
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Road trauma victims call for 'overhaul' of Transport Accident Commission
A road accident survivor says the organisation that helped her defy all expectations has become a nightmare to deal with. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Breaking: Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ claims victory
Gout Gout finishes well back in the field in the men's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meet, with Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo first across the l...
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Gary Ablett Jr joins dad in Australian Football Hall of Fame
Six new members are inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, including Geelong and Gold Coast legend Gary Ablett Jr. Newsiline summarises this...
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Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas
‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute Get our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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Aussie star calls out $130k prize money disparity at tennis tournament
Priscilla Hon draws attention to the difference between the men's and women's winners' prize money at the Libéma Open in The Netherlands. Newsiline summar...
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Rugby league must rise to Kane Evans's level of courage
Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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What does offside mean and what on earth is VAR? Your beginner's guide to football
With 48 teams, three host nations and more than a month of matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in history. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Elusive gull drifts thousands of kilometres off course to Australia, turning birdwatching into ‘extreme sport’
‘Twitchers’ rush to coastal Western Australia to see black-headed gull, which usually flies between Europe and Asia Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Breaking: Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses during international match
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday but is conscious, the Danish Football Federation sa...
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Suns ruck investigated for alleged homophobic slur in VFL match
The AFL's integrity unit launches an investigation into fringe Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match. Newsiline...
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Live: Swans looking for top gear against Saints ahead of Sunday night football
The Sydney Swans look to stay in touch with Fremantle as they host St Kilda at the SCG, ahead of a Sunday night clash between Essendon and Carlton. Newsil...
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'The crazy Chilean' was almost defeated by her own football team. Now she fights for change
Former Chilean goalkeeper Romina Parraguirre now helps FIFA confront racism ahead of the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
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Meet the Filipinas inspiring a new motorsport generation
Julia de los Angeles loves being at the top of the Philippine motorsport scene. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Public apology after Nepal's women's national team violates 'spirit of cricket'
Nepal's cricket board has offered a public apology after its women's team successfully had a batter timed out. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Aryna Sabalenka 'just wants to quit tennis' after shock French Open loss
An emotional world number one feels the pain of a shock loss in the quarterfinals of the French Open, saying she just feels like smashing things. Newsilin...
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Sportsbet owner expands from gambling into less-regulated 'rewards club'
One of the world's biggest gambling companies is breaking into the 'rewards club' scene, raising the alarm among anti-gambling advocates. Newsiline summar...
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Sex offender evicted after women footballers abandon bush club
A south-west Victorian football club has apologised to players after it allowed a convicted sex offender to return to the club after a stint in jail. News...
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'Panicked' wallabies: Wildlife displaced for sports project, residents say
A sports development in Sydney's north-west has been accused by residents of killing and displacing wildlife. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...